Dr. Philip Quartararo Jr.

1942 - 2020

Dr. Philip Quartararo, Jr, on Monday, March 9, 2020, at the age of 77, was lifted from this earth into the Loving Arms of his Eternal Heavenly Father. Born in New Orleans, La, in March, 1942, he was the only child of Laura Maucele Quartararo and Philip Quartararo Sr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy M. Quartararo, his four children: Philip Quartararo III and his wife, Donna, Sharon Q Campbell and her husband Darren, Debbie Q. Michael, and Beth Q Davis and her husband Ricky, along with eight grandchildren: Erin and Elena Quartararo, Joshua and Jacob Campbell, Madelyn and Carson Michael, and Michael and Megan Davis. He was preceded in death by his mother Laura Maucele Quartararo Nicoll, step-father Joseph W Nicoll, father Philip Quartararo Sr. and step-mother Angie C Quartararo. He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans. He earned a Bachelor of Mathematics from LSUNO, a Master of Mathematics and a Doctor of Philosophy of Mathematics from LSU, Baton Rouge. He was a faculty member and professor of Mathematics at Southern University and A&M College from 1967 until he retired in 2002, and held a post as the assistant to the vice chancellor of academic affairs from 1989 to 1991. He was known for his research, authoring, and co-authoring of educational materials and industry-related publications. Throughout his career, he collaborated in relationships with the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He was an active member of University Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board of Deacons, the Property, Stewardship and Finance committees and was a member of the men's choir. Civic work was also a vital component of his life. He was a charter member and distinguished past president of the Early Risers Kiwanis Club and served as Lieutenant Governor of his district. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Lamar Branch of the YMCA and was a member of Together Baton Rouge, a coalition of congregations and community-based organizations that addresses issues in the Baton Rouge area. He enjoyed swimming, golfing, singing in the church choir, taking on home repair projects, and running a small goat farm. However, his favorite thing above all else was spending time with his family. His family would like to express their appreciation to the many loving caretakers from The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Amber Terrace Assisted Living Facility, Baton Rouge General Oncology Unit, Landmark South Skilled Nursing Facility, as well as the doctors and staff at the Hematology Oncology Clinic. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 starting at 12:00 noon and ending with a 2:00 funeral service. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.